About the Instructor Master Ernest A. Hart
Rank and Certification
5th Dan TATF
5th Dan Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)
USTU Class C2 Referee
Training Experience:
Master Hart started at the University of Vermont in September 1991, under Master J. T. Shields. He has trained at several Taekwondo schools in addition to UVM. They include Blue Wave Taekwondo, Dions Taekwon-Do, and other schools in and out of Vermont.
Teaching Experience:
1996-Present |
Chief Instructor UVM Taekwondo |
2000-Present |
Instructor - CJCC Taekwondo program |
1999-2000 |
Technical Advisor Superstrikes Taekwondo |
1999-2000 |
Instructor Burlington YMCA |
1995-1999 |
Instructor Dions Taekwondo, Colchester, VT |
1994-1996 |
Instructor UVM Taekwondo |
1994 |
Instructor Montpelier HS, Montpelier, VT |
In addition, Master Hart has taught small group introductory
classes in a variety of locations.
He has also been a guest
instructor at other clubs in Vermont.
Administrative Experience:
1999-Present |
Vice President, VT. Taekwondo Association (USTU Group A member) |
1999-Present |
Manager, Champion Taekwondo |
1996-Present |
Chief Instructor UVM Taekwondo |
1996-Present |
Program Advisor Living/Learning Center Taekwondo program |
1999-2000 |
Technical Advisor Superstrikes Taekwondo |
1993-1996 |
Club Officer and Instructor UVM Taekwondo |
Coaching Experience: (2003-04 school year)
2003 VT Open
2003 Hathaway's Open
2003 US Cup
2004 VT Governor's Cup
2004 United TKD
As a competitor, Master Hart has medaled in patterns, breaking, and both Olympic and point style sparring as a black belt. He has qualified for the USTU National Championships in sparring multiple times.
Referee Experience: (2003-04 school year)
2003 VT Open
2003 Hathaway's Open
2003 US Cup
2004 VT Governor's Cup
2004 United TKD
2004 President's Cup - Referee of the Year
As a referee, Master Hart has had the opportunity to pursue another avenue
of competition participation.